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Why Are Those AI Whistleblowers So Worried?
In two recent open letters, leaders and developers of artificial intelligence called for a pause of large AI projects to take stock of their impact. …
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A Debt That Could Stunt China's Economy
Hegang, a remote coal town in northern China that faced a mountain of debt, was forced to undergo an unprecedented financial restructuring. And it’s …
2 years, 9 months ago
What Is Adidas Without Yeezy?
What is Adidas without Yeezy? It’s making a lot less money for starters. Last year, longtime collaborator Ye — previously known as Kanye West — final…
2 years, 9 months ago
This Robot Wants to Make Your Lunch
Automation has crept into the way all kinds of products are manufactured, but machines have also been making inroads into a different type of industr…
2 years, 9 months ago
Team Favorite: Your Pet Is Costing You A Fortune And You Don't Care
The Big Take team is taking a knee for the holiday, so we wanted to share one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy, we'll be back tomorrow!
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The Beginning Of The End Of The US Oil Boom
The shale revolution has powered the US economy, shaken up oil markets, and shaped America’s foreign policy. That may soon begin to change as the gro…
2 years, 9 months ago
VPNs Promise Online Privacy. Do They Deliver?
Virtual private networks, or VPNs, first emerged in the 1990s as a way for employees to securely log in to their office computer from home. Now, VPN …
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China Wants The Yuan To Rival The Almighty Dollar
The US dollar is the world’s most-used currency for global transactions. Now China aims to elevate its currency as an alternative. Over the past year…
2 years, 9 months ago
A Loud Shakeup in the Quiet World of Golf
The PGA Tour has long been the dominant force in US professional golf. But LIV Golf, an upstart backed with billions of dollars from Saudi Arabia, ha…
2 years, 9 months ago
The Details Of Your Online Life Are Up For Auction
By now we’re all aware advertisers and apps collect data about our online lives. But the kind of information they compile about us–and the sheer amou…
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